Rhododendron 'Gardenia Odyssey'

Also Known As

Gardenia Odyssey Vireya

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'
W: 3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Rhododendron 'Gardenia Odyssey' plant details

Rhododendron 'Gardenia Odyssey' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhododendron 'Gardenia Odyssey'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, fragrant, vireya, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhododendron 'Gardenia Odyssey'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Collected in the wild in Papua, natural hybrid, 1973. Named by Lyn Craven (Aust). Medium tall upright habit, large felted leaves. Huge full trusses of up to 20 and more flowers, cream tinted pink. Fragrant.